My new years resolution is to change my outlook on life. I know I picked a hard one but its something that is needed.
2008 was rough year. We moved to somewhere we like less, my work situation is not good and we have had some real personal struggles and losses this year. All in all no fun. BUT these trials and tribulations have shaped who I am so I cant wish that they didnt happen I just have to learn from them and go on.
I will be the first to admit I have been in a funk for a while now and that I have been having a super pity party but that has got to change.
Some things I need to keep in mind...
Only I can make myself happy
Things dont happen to me, they happen because of me
Live in the now, dont worry about the past or future (read Power of now, amazing book)
Relax and follow gods plan
These are all things I need to remind myself on a daily basis =)
I am really gonna try and relax, enjoy life and move forward to all the good things waiting for me. Here is to a great 2009.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Monday, December 22, 2008
Update
Man time flies. Its already christmas. well atleast in a few days it is. I am freezing my butt off here. It was 1 degree this morning with a windchill of -17. BRRRRR. I hate this weather but what can i do but endure.
Not much exciting going on here. Things are about the same except there has been a development at work. I am meeting with the boss lady this week to discuss our hours. She has decided that I am not working enough hours. That more hours will equal more business (which it wont) so her plan is for me to work 8:30-6:30 5 days a week and maybe more hours than that. Fun fun fun. As if I dont hate this place enough already. UGH.
I guess time will tell what happens with all this. I am trying to stay positive and get motivated but it is so hard.
Here is hoping for some great holidays and a fantastic new year!!!!
Not much exciting going on here. Things are about the same except there has been a development at work. I am meeting with the boss lady this week to discuss our hours. She has decided that I am not working enough hours. That more hours will equal more business (which it wont) so her plan is for me to work 8:30-6:30 5 days a week and maybe more hours than that. Fun fun fun. As if I dont hate this place enough already. UGH.
I guess time will tell what happens with all this. I am trying to stay positive and get motivated but it is so hard.
Here is hoping for some great holidays and a fantastic new year!!!!
Friday, November 14, 2008
Genetically Modified Corn Lowers Fertility
Check this study out. This is scary.
Genetically modified corn has been linked to a threat to fertility in an official study that could deliver a hammer blow to controversial 'Frankenstein Food'.A long-term feeding trial commissioned by the Austrian government found mice fed on GM corn or maize had fewer offspring and lower birth rates.The trial has triggered a call from Greenpeace for a recall of all GM food crops currently on the market worldwide on the grounds of the threat to human health.Most of the research on GM crop safety has been conducted by biotech companies, such as Monsanto, rather than outside independent laboratories.GM advocates have argued that the fact the US population has been eaten some types of GM food for more than a decade is proof of its safety.However, these reassurances have been turned on their head by the study commissioned by the Austrian Ministries for Agriculture and Health, which was presented yesterday at a scientific seminar in Vienna.Professor Dr Jurgen Zentek, Professor for Veterinary Medicine at the University of Vienna and lead author of the study, said a GM diet effected the fertility of mice.GM expert at Greenpeace International, Dr Jan van Aken, said: 'Genetically Engineered food appears to be acting as a birth control agent, potentially leading to infertility.'If this is not reason enough to close down the whole biotech industry once and for all, I am not sure what kind of disaster we are waiting for.'Playing genetic roulette with our food crops is like playing Russian roulette with consumers and public health.' The Austrian scientists performed several long-term feeding trials with laboratory mice over a course of 20 weeks.One of the studies was a so-called reproductive assessment by continuous breeding (RACB) trial, in which the same parent generation gave birth to several litters of baby mice.The parents were fed either with a diet containing 33per cent of GM maize, a hybrid of Monsanto's MON 810 and another variety, and a normal feed mix.. The team found changes that were 'statistically significant' in the third and fourth litters produced by the mice given a GM diet. There were fewer offspring, while the young mice were smaller.Prof Zentek said there was a direct link between the changes seen and the GM diet.A press release from the Austrian Agency for Health and Nutrition, said the group of mice given a diet of genetically engineered corn saw a significant change in fertility.It said: 'The number of litters and offspring decreased in the GE-fed group faster than in the control. In the GE-fed group more females remained without litters than in the control group.'Monsanto press offices in the UK and USA were unable to provide a comment on the findings.CropGen, which speaks for the biotech industry, claims GM crops have been accepted as safe by Government authorities on both sides of the Atlantic.British scientists recently unveiled a GM purple tomato they claimed could help people avoid developing cancer. The tomato is high in antioxidants - naturally found in other fresh produce such as blueberrys, cranberries and carrots - which are seen as a protection against ill health.http://www. dailymail. co. uk/health/article-1085060/Why-eating-GM-food-lower-fertility. html#
Genetically modified corn has been linked to a threat to fertility in an official study that could deliver a hammer blow to controversial 'Frankenstein Food'.A long-term feeding trial commissioned by the Austrian government found mice fed on GM corn or maize had fewer offspring and lower birth rates.The trial has triggered a call from Greenpeace for a recall of all GM food crops currently on the market worldwide on the grounds of the threat to human health.Most of the research on GM crop safety has been conducted by biotech companies, such as Monsanto, rather than outside independent laboratories.GM advocates have argued that the fact the US population has been eaten some types of GM food for more than a decade is proof of its safety.However, these reassurances have been turned on their head by the study commissioned by the Austrian Ministries for Agriculture and Health, which was presented yesterday at a scientific seminar in Vienna.Professor Dr Jurgen Zentek, Professor for Veterinary Medicine at the University of Vienna and lead author of the study, said a GM diet effected the fertility of mice.GM expert at Greenpeace International, Dr Jan van Aken, said: 'Genetically Engineered food appears to be acting as a birth control agent, potentially leading to infertility.'If this is not reason enough to close down the whole biotech industry once and for all, I am not sure what kind of disaster we are waiting for.'Playing genetic roulette with our food crops is like playing Russian roulette with consumers and public health.' The Austrian scientists performed several long-term feeding trials with laboratory mice over a course of 20 weeks.One of the studies was a so-called reproductive assessment by continuous breeding (RACB) trial, in which the same parent generation gave birth to several litters of baby mice.The parents were fed either with a diet containing 33per cent of GM maize, a hybrid of Monsanto's MON 810 and another variety, and a normal feed mix.. The team found changes that were 'statistically significant' in the third and fourth litters produced by the mice given a GM diet. There were fewer offspring, while the young mice were smaller.Prof Zentek said there was a direct link between the changes seen and the GM diet.A press release from the Austrian Agency for Health and Nutrition, said the group of mice given a diet of genetically engineered corn saw a significant change in fertility.It said: 'The number of litters and offspring decreased in the GE-fed group faster than in the control. In the GE-fed group more females remained without litters than in the control group.'Monsanto press offices in the UK and USA were unable to provide a comment on the findings.CropGen, which speaks for the biotech industry, claims GM crops have been accepted as safe by Government authorities on both sides of the Atlantic.British scientists recently unveiled a GM purple tomato they claimed could help people avoid developing cancer. The tomato is high in antioxidants - naturally found in other fresh produce such as blueberrys, cranberries and carrots - which are seen as a protection against ill health.http://www. dailymail. co. uk/health/article-1085060/Why-eating-GM-food-lower-fertility. html#
I am back
After a few months off for mental reasons I have decided to come back to the world of blogging! I am getting back to my old self again so I am trying to pick up old activities again. Sorry if I am a little rusty!
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
teaching
Teaching is going great! we are half way through the quarter and i am enjoying it. So much so that actually they put in a request to make me full time faculty! nothing is official yet but they are trying to work it out. this would be great! especially considering my terrible office situation. I am keeping my fingers and toes crossed!
resolution on the dallas situation
well. i finally got the approval to go to dallas. granted i have to pay a cover doc for 2 full days which will cost me 650, but i was allowed to go. my favorite part is she told me that if i was more intelligent i would have asked then bought the ticket. Nothing like being insulted by your boss!
Monday, August 18, 2008
Interesting...
As the whole world knows at this point, things have been pretty rough at work lately. Well I am trying to project new opportunities for myself and a positive future. It just might be working.
My program offered me 3 classes next quarter. it is still only 18 hours but it is something,
I just saw an add on the internet for the college I teach at for the medical assisting program, they need an A&P teacher among other things.
Maybe just maybe if I could put both of these together, it would be enough for me to make it.
I am going to keep projecting good thoughts, the sad part is one of them is to get fired so that I can get the heck out of here!
My program offered me 3 classes next quarter. it is still only 18 hours but it is something,
I just saw an add on the internet for the college I teach at for the medical assisting program, they need an A&P teacher among other things.
Maybe just maybe if I could put both of these together, it would be enough for me to make it.
I am going to keep projecting good thoughts, the sad part is one of them is to get fired so that I can get the heck out of here!
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